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Pumpkin people festival is an amazing display of straw people with pumpkin heads that decorate the streets of Kentville before Halloween. This fall festival is free of charge and draws lots of visitors to the area. Town of Kentville has more information including a map of the pumpkin people displays. There are many other activities […]

After you enjoyed the pumpkin parade, walked around Haliburton House estate, and had lunch, now will be the time for the highlight of the day – the giant pumpkin regatta. The race takes place every year in early October at the Pisiquid lake in Windsor, NS. More details can be found at the Tourism Nova […]

Fall is wonderful in Atlantic Canada and especially in Nova Scotia. The air is clear and crisp and the trees display amazing colors. It is a great time to be outdoors and enjoy nature. Haliburton House is a historic home and estate that is open to visitors and is charming in the autumn. The place […]

Windsor, Nova Scotia, is a beautiful small town about 50km southwest of Halifax. Each October, very special events happen here – a giant pumpkin parade. The Dill family farm is famous for growing the world’s most giant pumpkins. They are so big that people started carving them and making them into pumpkin boats. The Dill […]

Atlantic City boardwalk is a different place in the morning, during the day and at night. Some people probably will stay in bed in the morning and it may be too hot during the day for others, some will spend most of the time on the lovely beach. Early evening and night is probably one […]

  Lucy the elephant was built in 1881 as an attraction to the waterfront development just south of modern Atlantic City. This animal-inspired building is about 6 miles south of the Atlantic City boardwalk and another historic landmark Absecon lighthouse. It is located at 9200 Atlantic ave in Margate, NJ. Atlantic avenue spans both islands […]

Absecon lighthouse is one of many marine-related historical landmarks in Atlantic City. Monument to Christopher Columbus pays tribute to the famous explorer in the shopping district, and it is a reminder of a large Italian community. The Atlantic city logo also features marine life – two seahorses. There are other monuments and plaques scattered around […]

By the time you walk the entire Atlantic city boardwalk, you are sure to work up your appetite. There are many places to eat, from casino buffets to small street vendors. Five casinos remain operating on the boardwalk – Tropicana, Caesars, Bally’s, Resorts, and Hard Rock ( former Trump’s Taj Mahal). Caesars has the best […]

Atlantic City boardwalk stretches for about two miles from Absecon inlet in the northeast to Atlantic City Beach patrol station at Roosevelt place in the south-east. It is an excellent place to walk and enjoy the fresh ocean air. Garden Pier is the first structure near the northern part of the boardwalk. This pier is […]

Steel Pier is an excellent place for the whole family to spend some quality time. Currently, Steel Pier is across the boardwalk from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, which used to be Trump’s Taj Mahal. The original pier was built in 1898, and it was destroyed several times by fires and storms. Steel Pier has […]

Atlantic City has an excellent location for boat shows and powerboat racing. Boat shows usually happen in the Gardner basin by the Golden Nugget casino. Borgata and Harrah’s casinos are close by. These three casinos in the Gardner basin are still open and are doing quite well. The casinos on the boardwalk are less successful, […]

Coachella Valley is famous for its music festival, golf, casinos, and restaurants. The mild winters draw many people from Los Angeles and from across the country. Sometimes though the weather can be too hot, even in wintertime, and some of the snowbirds miss snow or just want a break from the heat. One does not […]

Big Morongo Canyon is named after a native Indian tribe and is very close to the famous Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley. This nature preserve is large and has well-developed hiking trails. The Marsh Trail is a boardwalk and is suitable for wheelchairs. There are various birds and animals to see depending on the […]

Monaco Oceanographic Museum always hosts specialty exhibitions in addition to regular artifacts. When exploring this area check out the museum’s schedule of events and treat yourself to an inspiring and entertaining visit. The most recent exhibition was by Philippe Pasqua – Borderline. In 2012 Monaco Oceanographic Museum showcased works of another outstanding conceptual modern artist […]

Eze is a small village in the French Riviera that has the status of the museum village and is a great day trip destination. Museum village Eze is famous for its Fragonard perfume museum and factory, which is similar to the museum in Grasse and of course well preserved medieval old town. The old town […]

Monaco Oceanographic museum was founded in 1911 as a place to exhibit the collections by Prince Albert 1-st. The museum is situated very close to the Palace and the cathedral of Monaco. The building sits at the top of the hill overlooking the sea. One can walk to this location from the train station however […]

There are many things to do in Cannes, France. However, if you have tried them all and want to do something different, take a short walk from the famous Boulevard de la Croisette to see the Russian Orthodox church. The exterior architecture is beautiful. The interiors of St Michael the Archangel are done following the […]

The church is named after St. Michael the Archangel and is a short walk from the famous Cannes waterfront. The actual street address is  40 boulevard Alexandre III, which is about 500 meters from the eastern end of the promenade. St. Michael, the Archangel Russian Orthodox church in Cannes is a fascinating historical building with […]

Istanbul, Turkey is a great city that spans two continents Europe and Asia. Istanbul is very popular with tourists from around the world because of its historic past. There are many famous landmarks in this city, some from Roman and Byzantine times, some from the Ottoman period. If you already visited Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, […]

Istanbul, Turkey is a great tourist destination and Sultan Ahmed mosque is one of the main landmarks in this city. The mosque known in Turkish as Sultanahmet Camii is in the touristic old part of Istanbul. It is very close to famous Hagia Sophia historical landmark as well as to the Hippodrome. This area of […]

If you like shopping or need to get gift ideas and happen to be in Los Angeles, pay a visit to the Grove – a very nice shopping and dining area. The Grove is close to West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. It is just a couple of blocks south of Sunset Boulevard and Santa Monica […]

Notre Dame Basilica of Montreal is a famous landmark in this great Canadian city. It was built in the 19-century and is a stunning example of Gothic architecture. This church is not as prominent as Saint Joseph’s Oratory which dominates the Montreal skyline. However, Notre Dame Basilica is easier to reach because it is located […]

Valentine’s day is a grand celebration of love and romance and an excellent opportunity to find a romantic thing to do and show your loved ones your feelings. You do not have to spend much to make Valentine’s a captivating and memorable experience. FPImages shares ten romantic trip ideas for Valentine’s that will not break […]

Nice is a beautiful city on French Riviera and an excellent romantic getaway, especially for Valentine’s day. If you plan to be in Nice in February, you most likely considered enjoying Winter Carnival that starts a day before Valentine’s day. Among other things to do in Nice you probably would consider walking along the famous […]

Fragonard perfume company celebrates 90 years in 2016. Fragonard was established in Grasse, a small town in the Cote d’Azur region in the south of France. Fragonard perfumeur has a museum in Grasse where you can tour working perfume manufacturing labs. Fragonard also has a small museum in Paris and also a working lab in […]

Paris, France, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and it retains its charm in the winter season as well. There are so many romantic and irresistible things to do in Paris. Celebrating Valentine’s day in Paris would not be complete without visiting a famous landmark – Tour Eiffel. This elegant […]

Riu Negril is situated in one of the most beautiful places in Jamaica – Bloody Bay. The bay has a perfect crescent shape and is well protected by the reef. The bloody bay is located on the Western part of this Caribbean island which has two advantages. First, trade winds are not as strong here, […]

Bruges (Brugge) is a small European town near Brussels that has UNESCO protected historical medieval old town center. There are many well-preserved famous landmarks, beautiful old cobble streets, and tranquil canals. This romantic European getaway is always attracting many tourists and is always well decorated for holidays like Christmas, New Year, Valentine’s, etc. Bruges is […]

Medieval town of Bruges, Belgium is one of the most romantic travel destinations in Europe. If you have a chance include this charming European town on your list of things to do. Bruges, Belgium is about three hours away from Paris by either car or train. It is a little bit further from London, UK […]

Catalonia Gran Dominicus resort is a perfect romantic getaway on the southern coast of the Dominican Republic near La Romana. Catalonia Gran Dominicus resort is a great Valentine’s day escape idea for those who live in cold climates. This Dominican Republic resort prepares well for Valentine’s day and will be a magical and charming escape. […]

Christmas arts and crafts market at the gorgeous Lakehouse is part of the Capital holiday lights experience. Visitors can stop there during the drive-through and wander around a bit, taking in the incredible sights of this festival of lights. Lakehouse is a focal point when viewed from the entrance across the lake and is a […]

Christmas lights in Washington Park in Albany are one of many great things to do in this capital region. Christmas lights and holiday decorations run from the end of November to early January. FPImages continues to share night images of this festival of light; the first part of this travel idea is here:  Albany, NY […]

Albany, NY offers an excellent outdoor Christmas lights show known as Holiday Lights in the Park. This event lasts from the end of November to just after the New Year. Awesome Christmas lights are displayed in the downtown Washington park. This is a drive-through festival of light and is a perfect road trip idea. If […]

Saint Andrews, NB, Canada is a small and charming coastal town close to the Us border. Saint Andrews, NB waterfront stretches for about a mile and is beautifully decorated for Christmas holidays. Saint Andrews attracts visitors from the end of November till after Christmas to see spectacular outdoor Christmas decorations, enjoy the sunsets at the […]

Christmas lights and holiday decorations are set up all over this beautiful small town – St. Andrews, NB, Canada. Xmas lights display lasts from around November 25 to about December 27. Saint Andrews is within driving distance from larger urban centers in New Brunswick such as Saint John, Fredericton, or Moncton, it is also about […]

RMS Queen Mary 2 is a beautiful cruise liner and a flagship of Cunard Line. FPImages presents 25 ship pictures as she enters Halifax, NS, Canada harbour for 175-th Cunard Line anniversary on July 10, 2015. This cruise began on July 4 in Liverpool, UK to commemorate the first regular transatlantic voyage between England and […]